Based on an in-depth analysis of your driving style over a week, we’ll put together an easy to understand Ford Econo Check report for you containing suggestions on how to optimise your driving style.
Try out the new, innovative Ford Econo Check and see for yourself how easy it can be to reduce your Ford's fuel consumption and also reduce your carbon footprint. Smarter saving starts with smarter driving.
Click here to book your Econo Check
Click here to book your Econo Check
Your 8 steps to lower fuel consumption, emissions and costs
To print out the 8 steps to lower fuel consumption, emissions and costs, download the Ford Econo Check leaflet.
Start saving
Take advantage of the new and innovative Ford Econo Check to:
Locate your nearest Ford Dealer‡
‡ Available at participating dealers.
- reduce your fuel consumption by up to 25%
- cut your running costs
- reduce the emissions of your vehicle and your carbon footprint.
The Ford Econo Check
- works with most current Ford vehicles (built in 1998 or later).
For details please download PDF here - is available from late June: just visit a Ford Dealer near you and ask for the Ford Econo Check
- identifies potential savings based on your personal driving analysis
- is unique to you
- saving fuel = saving money
Locate your nearest Ford Dealer‡
‡ Available at participating dealers.
Save fuel with your personal Ford Econo Check report
Make the Ford Econo Check report your personal fuel-saving guide. After you’ve returned the “data logger” from your Ford Econo Check, we'll analyse the data collected during your one-week evaluation period. You will then receive your personalised Ford Econo Check report by email. It will show you how great your fuel-saving potential is and how you can further improve your driving style. Simply follow the valuable fuel-saving tips in your personal Ford Econo Check report to save up to 25%.
The Ford Econo Check RRP is £29.99^
£15 BP Ultimate Fuel Cashback
For a limited time only*, you will receive a £15 BP Ultimate fuel cashback voucher. Terms and conditions apply†.
Get £15 off your next scheduled service
Every Ford Econo Check now comes with £15 off your next scheduled service at your Ford Dealer.
Locate your nearest Ford Dealer‡
‡Available at participating dealers
Locate your nearest Ford Dealer‡
‡Available at participating dealers
Econo Pack
Ask your Service Advisor about our Econo Pack, consisting of eco-friendly tyres, a tyre pressure sensor and air filter change.
Econo Driver Training
Ask your Ford Service Advisor about Econo Driver Training, they will be happy to make a booking for you with our Driving Standards Agency accredited training partner AA DriveTech, alternatively visit www.FordEDT.AAdrivetech.com or call 01256 495731 for a one-to-one driving assessment and consultation that will help you drive more economically and reduce your vehicle emissions.
A chance to offset your motoring emissions
Your chance to join BP Targetneutral, a not-for-profit initiative which enables you to offset and reduce your CO2 emissions from driving.
Find out more about Targetneutral
Find out more about Targetneutral
Full terms and conditions
‡Ford Econo Check is available at participating Ford Authorised Dealers and applies to Ford vehicles only. Click here for a list of eligible vehicles or contact your local Ford Dealer.
The Ford Econo Check is a 35 point visual only inspection. ^Price may vary according to Ford Dealer. **Returnable deposit may be required for the data logger and pre-booking is recommended.
Fuel savings of up to 25% under real world conditions can be achieved by applying Eco-Driving techniques. Fuel savings and CO2 reduction have been measured independently and as a result of some of c. 50,000 drivers "eco-trained" by the German Road Safety Council running a global Eco-Driving Centre of Excellence, also supported by German Federation of Driving Instructor Associations. Information correct at time of publication.
† BP Cash Back Terms & Conditions
*The BP Ultimate £15 fuel Cash Back voucher is only available on Ford Econo Checks purchased until 30th November 2010 and only valid for purchases of BP Ultimate petrol or diesel, in accordance with BP's terms and conditions which are available at www.fordeconocheck.com. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other Ford or BP promotions. The decision of the participating Ford Dealer is final.
The Ford Econo Check is a 35 point visual only inspection. ^Price may vary according to Ford Dealer. **Returnable deposit may be required for the data logger and pre-booking is recommended.
Fuel savings of up to 25% under real world conditions can be achieved by applying Eco-Driving techniques. Fuel savings and CO2 reduction have been measured independently and as a result of some of c. 50,000 drivers "eco-trained" by the German Road Safety Council running a global Eco-Driving Centre of Excellence, also supported by German Federation of Driving Instructor Associations. Information correct at time of publication.
† BP Cash Back Terms & Conditions
*The BP Ultimate £15 fuel Cash Back voucher is only available on Ford Econo Checks purchased until 30th November 2010 and only valid for purchases of BP Ultimate petrol or diesel, in accordance with BP's terms and conditions which are available at www.fordeconocheck.com. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other Ford or BP promotions. The decision of the participating Ford Dealer is final.
- The Cash-back offer set out below (“Cash-back Offer”) applies only to purchases of Ford Econo Check from participating UK Ford authorised service dealers and BP fuel from participating BP forecourts. The Cash-back Offer will be available in respect of purchases made between 1st June 2010 and 30th November 2010.
- In order to make a valid claim, the following must be sent by an applicant (“Applicant”) to the handling address provided at clause 10 below: a. Original Cash-back leaflet (photocopies not accepted), completed with the BP fuel validation code from your Ford Econo Check report and your name and address; b. Original itemised till receipt dated after the fitting of your Ford Econo Check data logger and no later than 30th November 2010 (neither photocopies nor credit card receipts will be accepted) from participating BP forecourts showing the purchase of BP fuel for a minimum of £15.00. Photocopied BP till receipts will not be accepted.
- The Cash-back Offer is open to all residents of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 18 or over but excludes employees of the Promoter, Castrol’s Affiliates (Castrol Affiliate being any company within the BP group of companies that has BP plc as its ultimate parent company) and their families. For avoidance of doubt, the Cash-back Offer is only available to individual customers. Retailers and/or wholesalers are not eligible to apply or participate in the Cash-back Offer.
- All Applicants agree that a condition of their application for the Cash-back Offer is that they agree to be bound by these rules.
- All Applicants to the Cashback Offer who meet the criteria set out in clause 3 above and whose application is received by the date provided for in clause 12 below will receive a cheque for £15 in the name printed on the voucher page referred to at clause 2 above. The Applicant should ensure that their name and address is correct as it will not be possible to reissue cheques. The vouchers are non transferable and cheques will only be raised to the person detailed on the Ford Econo Check report.
- The Applicant should allow 28 days for handling of their application for the Cash-back Offer.
- Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of delivery – no responsibility will be accepted for claims lost, delayed in post, illegible or incomplete.
- The Promoter will not accept any responsibility for the costs associated with the return, proof of delivery or carriage of an Applicant’s application in relation to the Cash-back Offer.
- This Cash-back Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer run by the Promoter or Castrol’s Affiliates.
- All applications for the Cash-back Offer should be sent by post only to: BP Ford Ford Econo Check Cash-back Promotion, Dept. 11106, PO Box 999, Tring HP23 4ZP.
- The decision of the Promoter is final.
- All applications must be received by the Promoter at the address set out in clause 10 above by 31st December 2010 to be valid. The exception to this is for customers who have their data-logger fitted in November 2010 – applications by these customers must be received by 31st January 2011.
- Third party applications will not be accepted.
- Only one application per Ford Econo Check accepted.
- For Applicants in Scotland these rules will be subject to Scottish law and disputes arising in connection with these rules shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts. For all other Applicants, these rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and disputes arising in connection with these rules shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
- The data that you supply on the leaflet will be used by the Promoter to the extent and for the time necessary to run the Cash-back Offer. Please read the full text of our privacy statement at www.castrol.com The Promoter is Castrol Limited, Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7BP. Please do not send applications to this address.
1. On which Ford models can the Ford Econo Check be performed?
The unique Ford Econo Check can be performed on selected Ford models built from 1998 onward, i.e. for all Ford vehicles already having the European On-Board Diagnostic 2 interface (E-OBD2).
For details please download PDF here
2. Is Ford Econo Check available for Ford vehicles with automatic transmission?
For the time being, the Ford Econo Check is exclusively available to Ford Petrol and Diesel models with manual transmission. This is because the data logger/evaluation software does not differentiate between the fuel operation modes which have direct impact on the estimated saving potential calculation.
3. What if I return the Ford Econo Check data logger after more than 7 days?
The data logger only records the first 7 days of the driving cycle. A longer period will not be considered for your individual Ford Econo Check report.
4. How often can I have a Ford Econo Check with my vehicle?
As often as you like. Contact your Ford Dealer if you are interested in repeating the Ford Econo Check.
5. Where can I have a Ford Econo Check?
You can have the Ford Econo Check carried out at all participating Ford Dealers (ask your Ford Dealer).
6. When can I have a Ford Econo Check?
The Ford Econo Check can be performed as part of a routine service, a stand-alone service, an add-on to a seasonal check, or any other check at your Ford dealer.
7. What kind of data is stored?
The data logger records fuel consumption-relevant data, such as speed, engine revs, engine coolant temperature, engine load and time.
8. What happens to my saved data?
We as Ford respect the privacy of every customer and prospective customer. Any personal data that you provide will be handled by Ford within the existing local data protection law.
9. Can I remove the data logger myself?
This depends on the vehicle model or specification. In principle, we recommend that you ask your Ford dealer to remove it for you after the 7-day driving period. However, for selected vehicles (new Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX and old Transit Connect) you may remove the data logger yourself if you feel comfortable to do so. In this case, the Ford Dealer will show you the position of the data logger.
10. Where do I have to return the data logger to?
You can find the address on the prepaid, self-addressed return envelope which you received from your Ford Dealer when the data logger was installed.
11. Can I remove the data logger during my evaluation period?
Not advisable, as important data cannot be stored for your personal analysis. The evaluation period of 7 days cannot be extended as it counts from the day of the first installation.
12. Can I swap the data logger between 2 or more vehicles during the evaluation period?
No. The data logger is not capable of storing data from different Ford vehicles within the same evaluation period.
13. Can I carry out the Ford Econo Check with a non-Ford vehicle?
The Ford Econo Check is a unique Ford innovation and is offered exclusively for Ford vehicles.
14. Where is the data logger installed in my vehicle?
Your Ford Dealer attaches the data logger to the OBD II interface. The exact position in the vehicle interior varies by model.
15. Should I worry that my vehicle will be damaged when fitting or detaching the data logger?
No, as long as your authorised Ford Deale fits the data logger to your vehicle. If you plan to remove the data logger yourself, please ask your Ford Dealer what you need to consider.
16. Could cleaning the interior compromise the data logger’s functionality?
No. The data logger will continue to function even after cleaning the vehicle and its interior.
17. Can using a mobile phone compromise the data logger’s functionality?
No. You can use your mobile phone as usual.
18. Does the data logger drain the battery?
No. The data logger doesn’t drain the battery as it turns into a "sleep" mode once the ignition is turned off.
19. Will the data logger interfere with any vehicle electronics?
No. The data logger is fully tested and will not affect vehicle electronics in any way.
20. Could a navigation system have any negative impact on the data logger’s functionality?
No. The data logger and navigation system function independently of each other.
21. What should I do if I’ve lost my return card or prepaid envelope?
Just ask your Ford Dealer. He’ll be happy to replace them if required.
22. How do I receive my personal Ford Econo Check report?
The Ford Econo Check report is sent to you conveniently by email as a PDF document. That’s why it’s important for you to specify your email address on the return card.
23. What happens if I send in the data logger, but forget the return card?
Without a correctly filled in return card, we cannot send you your personal Ford Econo Check report.
24. How is my annual saving potential calculated?
Your annual saving potential is based on your shifting, speed and anticipation behaviour. The values generated from the 7-day evaluation period are projected for a whole year considering the latest average fuel prices.
25. What is considered to be hard braking and hard acceleration outlined in the customer report (see page 2, left-hand center graphic)?
Accelerations exceeding 0.5 g (gravitation g = 9.81 m/sec²) are considered as hard accelerations.
The Ford Econo Check software uses defined acceleration / deceleration thresholds which exceed normal driving practice and are being regarded as acceleration / deceleration in case of emergency.
26. What happens if the customer does not return the data logger?
In this case the customer cannot receive a personal Ford Econo Check report.
27. What is Ford Econo Check?
A 35-point visual health check and a personal post driving style analysis based on Eco Driving criteria, such as anticipation, shifting and speed.
28. How much does the Ford Econo Check cost?
£29.99^
29. How long does the Ford Econo Check take?
Once your Ford dealer has finished the vehicle check, you have to drive for 7 days with the data logger. Then, after having returned the data logger together with the return card, you will receive your personal customer report after a further week's time at the latest.
30. Who is the Ford Econo Check targeted at?
To all owners of selected Ford vehicles built from 1998 onwards.
In case of any doubt, please ask your Ford Dealer.
31. What are the customer benefits?
The customer can be assured that all fuel- and safety-relevant parts are in a good condition prior to starting the driving cycle. Improving his/her driving style according to the individual driving tips means saving fuel = saving money = reducing the carbon footprint.
32. Is any personal info/data stored on the data logger about the driver/customer?
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is captured, depending on the vehicle application. Once the data have been extracted to create the personal report, the driver/customer can be ensured that all data will be deleted.
33. What happens if the data logger is damaged or stops working?
In the unlikely event that the data logger is damaged or does not work, please contact your Ford Dealer.
34. My typical driving profile (home to work / family / shopping) contains more than 90% city and the rest is overland. Do I have a chance to improve my fuel saving potential?
Yes, and in particular anticipation and shifting will have the most fuel saving potential influence under these driving conditions.
35. How does Ford Econo Check determine/calculate the estimated fuel saving potential?
By use of a mathematical algorithm based on homologated vehicle fuel consumption and recognition of the three key parameters: anticipation, up-shifting and high speed.
The estimated saving potential derives from homologated vehicle fuel consumption data related to results from the three key parameters: anticipation, up-shifting and high speed.
36. How is Ford Econo Check related to Ford Eco-Driving?
Ford Econo Check refers to standard Eco-Driving recommendations.
37. Where can I find further information/tips regarding economic driving?
View Eco driving tips here
38. On which basis is my personal monetary saving potential calculated?
Your personal monetary saving potential is calculated on latest national average fuel prices which are updated on a weekly basis.
